Of Popes and Hubris.

It was addressed in the Reformation.

YAY Protestants!!!

Catholics are not encouraged to read the Bible and translate it by their own selves because the only authority that has that in the catholic church is the clergy,..thank God my eyes were opened and God revealed that to me through the right people and his Holy Spirit. Until a person won’t come to God sincerely from ALL himself/herself wanting God to reveal himself than I don’t know ,..without Christ I wasn’t spiritual I was caught up in spare rituals.

actually we as catholics are very encouraged to read the bible…maybe your “teacher” was leading your flock astray.

Martin Luther was a German fellow who pinned a note on a church door that said, “Hang on a minute!” Actually, he was German so, “Ein minuten bitter!”

@seVen: As a Catholic I was constantly encouraged to read the Bible. Dunno what church you were with.

If you look at the long history of the Catholic Church, they’ve pulled a lot of bullshit shenanigans to build their power base and increase their wealth.

Indulgences
Inquisition
Crusades
Cover ups
Medical misinformation

@syz: I wouldn’t say it’s the Catholic Church who did them but a few very flawed men in power. All organizations attract corruption unfortunately. I’d rather blame it on the few than the whole church which has been overall a good influence on the world.